Director of Nursing

Zingaro, Fidler, Wolfe & Company; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Organization is seeking an experienced Director of Nursing to provide strategic clinical leadership for a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. This executive role reports to the facility leadership team and drives resident care excellence, regulatory compliance, and staff engagement.

Responsibilities include directing nursing operations, developing care programs, overseeing interdisciplinary plans, ensuring accurate documentation for admissions and transfers, and advancing

Qualifications

• ASN required; RN license in the applicable state.
• Minimum five years of nursing experience, with at least three in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and standards.
• Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing services and departmental operations to ensure resident care excellence.
• Plan and direct the nursing services program in line with regulations.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary care plans with physicians and therapy teams.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with admission/discharge processes.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Job description

Confidential Leadership Opportunity

Director of Nursing

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and results-oriented Director of Nursing to provide strategic clinical leadership for a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. This executive nursing leader is responsible for ensuring the delivery of exceptional resident care while fostering a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The Director of Nursing serves as a key member of the facility leadership team and partners closely with the Executive Director to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, employee engagement, and resident satisfaction.

The Organization

Our client is a growing healthcare organization committed to delivering exceptional post-acute, rehabilitation, long-term care, and skilled nursing services. Through a resident-centered philosophy and commitment to clinical excellence, the organization empowers its leaders to build high-performing teams while providing outstanding care and service to residents, families, and the communities they serve.

Position Summary Brief

The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall leadership and management of nursing services. This leader oversees clinical operations, nursing staff, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, workforce development, and resident care initiatives while ensuring the highest standards of clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the overall operations of the Nursing Department in accordance with Company policies, standards of nursing practices, and governmental regulations so as to maintain excellent care of all residents’ needs.

Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing services department, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the long-term care facility.

Assist with the development of and approve the final version of the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care for each resident in coordination with the physician, Medical Director, nursing staff, and outside consultants (i.e., nursing, dietary, pharmacy, therapists, etc.) and in accordance with corporate, state, and federal guidelines.

Confirm accurate completion of forms/reports for the admission, transfer, and/or discharge of each resident.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required; BSN or MSN preferred.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact RN License in the applicable state.
• Minimum of five years of nursing experience, including at least three years in a nursing leadership or management role.
• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and standards.
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing.
• Experience leading clinical quality improvement initiatives and survey readiness.

Demonstrated success developing and retaining high-performing nursing teams

Compensation

A competitive executive compensation package, including performance-based incentives and a comprehensive benefits program, will be offered commensurate with experience.